Director of Parks and Recreation

City of Conroe • Conroe, TX

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Parks and Recreation administers the Parks and Recreation Department and is responsible for coordinating with Purchasing and Engineering to design, construct, maintain and operate of the City of Conroe Parks and Recreation facilities. Oversees the development, implementation and evaluation of various recreation and aquatics programs for the community. Develops and monitors the annual and capital improvement budgets as well as oversees personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation or related field.
• Ten (10) years' experience in municipal or private parks and recreation in a supervisory capacity.
• Possession of a valid class "C" Texas driver's license.
• Knowledge of City budgeting procedures and policies.
• Ability to determine the costs of providing programs and facilities to the public and ability to monitor expenditures and revenues.
• Knowledge of and experience in parks and recreation planning and design methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of and experience in writing and administering grant applications.
• Knowledge of and experience in general City-wide beautification projects.
• Knowledge of and experience in grounds and building maintenance.
• Knowledge of recreation program planning, implementation and evaluation methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of plans and specifications for parks and recreation related projects.
• Ability to write and communicate.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Director/Chief Executive of Parks and Recreation preferred.
• Preferred possession of Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) or Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE) designation.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Parks and Recreation Department.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Engineering to design, construct, maintain and operate City of Conroe Parks and Recreation facilities.
• Oversee the development, implementation and evaluation of various recreation and aquatics programs for the community.
• Develop and monitor the annual and capital improvement budgets.
• Oversee personnel.
• Lead personnel, supervise the hiring, training, evaluating, promoting, retaining, disciplining and/or discharging of employees.
• Negotiate with architects and other vendors.
• Write specifications for maintenance of parks and recreation facilities.
• Work with community organizations on parks and recreation projects.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director